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FCDO Seychelles Beneficial Ownership Register IT System Contract Award

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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16 Feb 2026 at 17:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed the procurement process for the development of a Beneficial Ownership Register IT System for Seychelles, awarding the contract to BETTER GROUP LIMITED. Categorised under IT services, this selective procurement was conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 26th November 2025 and is set to conclude on 25th July 2027, encompassing global delivery locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The award was published on 16th February 2026, with the contract valued at £571,200 GBP.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those involved in consulting, software development, and digital support. As it was awarded to a small to medium enterprise (SME), it highlights an advantageous position for similar-scaled businesses and showcases the FCDO's supportive stance towards SMEs and VCSEs. Companies with expertise in framework agreements and global IT solutions should consider exploring partnerships or similar contract opportunities for further expansion into international markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FCDO Seychelles Beneficial Ownership Register IT System Contract Award

Notice Description

A contract award notice for the FCDO Contract for the delivery of a new Beneficial Ownership Register IT System for Seychelles.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f599560d-7540-412b-8fd2-67f462245ff2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b678a67f-467f-4266-8978-eb17b889eac4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£571,200 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£571,200 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 2025 - 25 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BETTER GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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